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A restoration manual for the Triumph Herald, Spitfire and its derivatives. When these models first appeared in the 1960s, their radically new design features made them perfect DIY cars for the owners of the day. Today, those very same features help to make the Herald, Spitfire, GT6 and Vitesse among the most restorable classic cars available for DIY enthusiasts. The booming owners' club movement and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will be popular for many years to come. With over 900 photographs and illustrations, this manual is complete and easy-to-understand.

As with most post-war British sports cars, a large portion of the Triumphs produced in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s were exported to the United States. As a result, the demands of U.S. customers essentially defined what a Triumph sports car would be. This automotive history tells the colourful tale of Triumphs successes in the United States, how the brand was established, its dealer network, promotional and marketing efforts, racing ventures that starred legendary drivers like Stirling Moss and Bob Tulius, profiles of U.S.-exclusive models, and, finally, Triumphs sad defeat under the umbrella of British Leyland. A huge collection of black-and-white photography, much of it archival and not seen in print for decades, imparts a sense of this British marques jolly good run in the United States.

The enthusiast following for Triumph cars, especially the TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s, carries on undiminished, even though the marque has been defunct for over 20 years. Here, from a celebrated Triumph expert, is the inside story of a popular make that has always had a special place in the hearts of sports car enthusiasts, and manufactured some acclaimed saloon cars as well. The varied content includes technical information, driving impressions and buying hints.